Quantum mechanics often uses mathematical equations to obtain 'probabilities' for the location of subatomic particles because:
Select one:
a. the actual position values are too large to measure
b. electron energy values cannot be accurately detected by macroscopic measuring devices
c. the act of measuring the position of a particle as small as an electron would disturb the electron's path
d. definite values of position and energy are not needed on the subatomic level

Question

Quantum mechanics often uses mathematical equations to obtain 'probabilities' for the location of subatomic particles because:
Select one:
a. the actual position values are too large to measure
b. electron energy values cannot be accurately detected by macroscopic measuring devices
c. the act of measuring the position of a particle as small as an electron would disturb the electron's path
d. definite values of position and energy are not needed on the subatomic level

kainui · Answer

Whoever made this question doesn't understand quantum mechanics well enough to have put the right answer. It's somewhere between B and C.

anonymous · Answer

Is it B?